Albus vs Aberforth

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There has been alot of discussion about the mis-casting of Michael 
Gambon as Albus after the unfortunate passing of Rchard Harris. It 
has been my contention all along that Peter O'Toole would have made a 
better Albus. What's done is done and the subject is really moot. 
HOWEVER, something just occured to me during my rereading of Deathly 
Hallows -- If I could turn back time  -- Peter O'Toole would be cast 
as Albus and Gambon as Aberforth. Gambon's edgy and excitable 
characterization is a much better fit for Abeforth rather than the 
calm and omnipotent Albus. 

Hmmm ... I wonder if they are considering O'Toole as Aberforth?

Also, I like Ian McKellan as an actor but I think it would 
have been a BIG mistake casting him as Albus,(as has also been 
discussed) it would have been very confusing for younger kids. 
Many years ago Disney Studios did make such a mistake (IMHO) by 
casting Fess Parker as both Davey Crockett and Daniel Boone. As a 
child I found it quite confusing and I think similiar confusion would 
exist if McKellan played both Gandalf and Dumbledore.

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